​Welcome Saint Paul’s New City Council!

Aaaand…. we’re off! Before I get to my thoughts for this week, I want to flag some exciting events ahead this month, wanting to make sure they are on your radar. Wednesday’s Lunch With Leaders is our Economic Outlook with the Federal Reserve. This one is virtual (yay!). On January 23 is our annual Breakfast With The Mayors. Be sure to join us! And, finally, if you’re hiring, join us on January 24 for Ramsey County’s Inclusive Hiring Connections Summit. All upcoming events can be found on our Calendar.

I’m thinking of tomorrow’s Saint Paul City Council Inaugural Ceremony at the Ordway. Much has been said about the historic nature of the all-female Council, the first time in the city’s 170-year history. I look forward to being there, to congratulate and celebrate. The Star Tribune had a great article this weekend, about the history of women in Saint Paul politics. As a former female officer in the U.S. Army, I am deeply appreciative of women who choose to compete. To lead. And, as a Boomer/Gen Xer, I also feel it’s important to usher in the next generation of leaders. These women are smart…. talented… determined. My next question, then: what are they going to do? I can tell you what we’re going to do. We’re going to spend time with them, understand their priorities, share ours, and start working together. Tomorrow is upon us. And we’ve got a lot of work to do.

See you in the trenches!

​B